Title: Which Trumpet
Post by: TN-Hunter on April 01, 2022, 11:35:13 AM
Post by: TN-Hunter on April 01, 2022, 11:35:13 AM
I am looking to get a trumpet call. I generally hunt with pot calls that I make or diaphragm calls. And just want to try a trumpet I have never used one and understand the learning curve can be pretty big.but I want to start out with a call that I know is good, Before I waste a lot of time learning on a call that well is hard to use or not built right! Who's call would you guys recommend. I have looked at a lot of different ones but don't know! Any help will be appreciated.Thanks.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: Mathews.1 on April 01, 2022, 11:42:14 AM
Post by: Mathews.1 on April 01, 2022, 11:42:14 AM
Shoebuck on here makes a fine trumpet and the price is right.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: Tsgman on April 01, 2022, 11:56:05 AM
Post by: Tsgman on April 01, 2022, 11:56:05 AM
I will second Shoebuck. I just made the same jump to learning a Trumpet, so my experience is very limited. I recieved the trumpet 2 weeks ago and feel like I will hunt with it some this year, although it wont be my first call. Sometimes it's all turkey, and other times I sound like a squirrel.
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: fishr64 on April 01, 2022, 12:11:20 PM
Post by: fishr64 on April 01, 2022, 12:11:20 PM
Quote from: Mathews.1 on April 01, 2022, 11:42:14 AM
Shoebuck on here makes a fine trumpet and the price is right.
Agreed!! Dave is good people and nice guy to boot.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on April 01, 2022, 01:09:50 PM
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on April 01, 2022, 01:09:50 PM
Greg Gwaltney, [mention]gergg [/mention]on here. Look at where he placed at Grand Nationals if that's any verification you need, but he's one of the finest callmakers at work, a champion of this forum, and his calls are very affordable. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220401/7253b250254569d91351efebd8ec1edf.jpg)
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: Ridge Strutter on April 01, 2022, 04:41:44 PM
Post by: Ridge Strutter on April 01, 2022, 04:41:44 PM
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on April 01, 2022, 01:09:50 PM
Greg Gwaltney, [mention]gergg [/mention]on here. Look at where he placed at Grand Nationals if that's any verification you need, but he's one of the finest callmakers at work, a champion of this forum, and his calls are very affordable. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220401/7253b250254569d91351efebd8ec1edf.jpg)
I fully agree with everything said here. Absolutely fantastic workmanship and sound. Up for my fourth from him.
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: Boykin Hollow on April 01, 2022, 06:50:57 PM
Post by: Boykin Hollow on April 01, 2022, 06:50:57 PM
Greg or Misfire. Both are easy to run both will not break the bank and both are full of turkey. I just got my snakewood in from Greg this week. He is not backed up on orders and he takes care of business.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: davisd9 on April 01, 2022, 07:04:31 PM
Post by: davisd9 on April 01, 2022, 07:04:31 PM
Contact Mr. Lewis Stowe or Ralph Permar and get on his list.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: RLAG on April 01, 2022, 07:13:06 PM
Post by: RLAG on April 01, 2022, 07:13:06 PM
Before buying mine a few months back, I played probably 15 different makers trumpets and my favorites were misfire, Buice, Bob Buckner matt mcclain and AGE. That said, I have not tried Gergg's trumpets but people speak highly of them. I ended up buying a misfire because it was the easiest to draw air through
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: Chris O on April 01, 2022, 08:42:09 PM
Post by: Chris O on April 01, 2022, 08:42:09 PM
You can't beat Shoebuck and LabsRusll on here . They will give you the best bang for your $$$. These guys calls are super affordable but they are not cheap calls they are dang nice calls !!!!! All of the guys mentioned are great as well but a little higher priced but well with in reach.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: Aaron Johnson on April 01, 2022, 09:03:30 PM
Post by: Aaron Johnson on April 01, 2022, 09:03:30 PM
Shoebuck !!
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on April 01, 2022, 10:17:14 PM
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on April 01, 2022, 10:17:14 PM
I read about how hard they are to use but I picked up on it pretty quickly, or at least I think so. Haven't hunted one yet. My biggest problem is how they tickle my lips. Can't run one very long.
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: mmclain on April 01, 2022, 11:12:21 PM
Post by: mmclain on April 01, 2022, 11:12:21 PM
Quote from: TN-Hunter on April 01, 2022, 11:35:13 AM
I am looking to get a trumpet call. I generally hunt with pot calls that I make or diaphragm calls. And just want to try a trumpet I have never used one and understand the learning curve can be pretty big.but I want to start out with a call that I know is good, Before I waste a lot of time learning on a call that well is hard to use or not built right! Who's call would you guys recommend. I have looked at a lot of different ones but don't know! Any help will be appreciated.Thanks.
I see you are from TN call me I live in Dover TN.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: EZ on April 02, 2022, 08:07:36 AM
Post by: EZ on April 02, 2022, 08:07:36 AM
Quote from: mmclain on April 01, 2022, 11:12:21 PMQuote from: TN-Hunter on April 01, 2022, 11:35:13 AM
I am looking to get a trumpet call. I generally hunt with pot calls that I make or diaphragm calls. And just want to try a trumpet I have never used one and understand the learning curve can be pretty big.but I want to start out with a call that I know is good, Before I waste a lot of time learning on a call that well is hard to use or not built right! Who's call would you guys recommend. I have looked at a lot of different ones but don't know! Any help will be appreciated.Thanks.
I see you are from TN call me I live in Dover TN.
To the OP.....if you can hook up with a guy like Matt, your learning curve will be infinitely shortened.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: TJR on April 02, 2022, 08:42:38 AM
Post by: TJR on April 02, 2022, 08:42:38 AM
I got my first trumpet from Brian Mero a month or so ago and pretty much haven't put it down practicing. It paid off and used it last week to call in my first Osceola. I can recommend a Mero trumpet 
! Beautiful call, easy to play and Brian was awesome to work with!
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! Beautiful call, easy to play and Brian was awesome to work with!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: Tom007 on April 02, 2022, 09:54:53 AM
Post by: Tom007 on April 02, 2022, 09:54:53 AM
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on April 01, 2022, 01:09:50 PM
Greg Gwaltney, [mention]gergg [/mention]on here. Look at where he placed at Grand Nationals if that's any verification you need, but he's one of the finest callmakers at work, a champion of this forum, and his calls are very affordable. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220401/7253b250254569d91351efebd8ec1edf.jpg)
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X2, great guy, Fantastic trumpet. These trumpets are easy to play, and very well crafted.......
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on April 02, 2022, 09:58:02 AM
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on April 02, 2022, 09:58:02 AM
Quote from: EZ on April 02, 2022, 08:07:36 AMCertainly a good opportunity!Quote from: mmclain on April 01, 2022, 11:12:21 PMQuote from: TN-Hunter on April 01, 2022, 11:35:13 AM
I am looking to get a trumpet call. I generally hunt with pot calls that I make or diaphragm calls. And just want to try a trumpet I have never used one and understand the learning curve can be pretty big.but I want to start out with a call that I know is good, Before I waste a lot of time learning on a call that well is hard to use or not built right! Who's call would you guys recommend. I have looked at a lot of different ones but don't know! Any help will be appreciated.Thanks.
I see you are from TN call me I live in Dover TN.
To the OP.....if you can hook up with a guy like Matt, your learning curve will be infinitely shortened.
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: mountainhunter1 on April 02, 2022, 09:58:38 AM
Post by: mountainhunter1 on April 02, 2022, 09:58:38 AM
Quote from: Chris O on April 01, 2022, 08:42:09 PM
You can't beat Shoebuck and LabsRusll on here . They will give you the best bang for your $$$. These guys calls are super affordable but they are not cheap calls they are dang nice calls !!!!! All of the guys mentioned are great as well but a little higher priced but well with in reach.
I too have done business with Shoebuck and LabsRusll and was also pleased with both.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 07:07:11 AM
Post by: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 07:07:11 AM
The best in the business period.... LF Cox
The gold standard where all others are measured and weighted against.
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The gold standard where all others are measured and weighted against.
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: gobblers roost on April 04, 2022, 07:59:16 AM
Post by: gobblers roost on April 04, 2022, 07:59:16 AM
Forget cox, go with a slanton ,or Buice
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: davisd9 on April 04, 2022, 09:52:20 AM
Post by: davisd9 on April 04, 2022, 09:52:20 AM
Quote from: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 07:07:11 AM
The best in the business period.... LF Cox
The gold standard where all others are measured and weighted against.
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He is definitely no golden standard
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 10:25:01 AM
Post by: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 10:25:01 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on April 04, 2022, 09:52:20 AMThat is your opinion about the man but we aren't talking about that are we ? He makes the best trumpet hands down, his trumpets are the golden standard by which all other trumpets are measured.Quote from: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 07:07:11 AM
The best in the business period.... LF Cox
The gold standard where all others are measured and weighted against.
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He is definitely no golden standard
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: Zobo on April 04, 2022, 10:32:34 AM
Post by: Zobo on April 04, 2022, 10:32:34 AM
Quote from: mmclain on April 01, 2022, 11:12:21 PMQuote from: TN-Hunter on April 01, 2022, 11:35:13 AM
I am looking to get a trumpet call. I generally hunt with pot calls that I make or diaphragm calls. And just want to try a trumpet I have never used one and understand the learning curve can be pretty big.but I want to start out with a call that I know is good, Before I waste a lot of time learning on a call that well is hard to use or not built right! Who's call would you guys recommend. I have looked at a lot of different ones but don't know! Any help will be appreciated.Thanks.
I see you are from TN call me I live in Dover TN.
This is the coolest thing right here. A local maker, who's held in very high regard, does beautiful work, active on this forum and reacing out. Absolutely a no brainer. I'm jealous because I like to buy and use calls from local makers, but where I live there are very few and far in between.
I just think it's very cool for a TN hunter to shoot a TN gobbler with a hand made TN trumpet. I like scenarios like that.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: ol bob on April 04, 2022, 10:37:22 AM
Post by: ol bob on April 04, 2022, 10:37:22 AM
Billy Buice was making and selling trumpets before Frank knew what a trumpet was.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: davisd9 on April 04, 2022, 01:39:43 PM
Post by: davisd9 on April 04, 2022, 01:39:43 PM
Quote from: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 10:25:01 AMQuote from: davisd9 on April 04, 2022, 09:52:20 AMThat is your opinion about the man but we aren't talking about that are we ? He makes the best trumpet hands down, his trumpets are the golden standard by which all other trumpets are measured.Quote from: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 07:07:11 AM
The best in the business period.... LF Cox
The gold standard where all others are measured and weighted against.
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He is definitely no golden standard
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I was referring to the call not the man.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 03:42:49 PM
Post by: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 03:42:49 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on April 04, 2022, 01:39:43 PMHaha okQuote from: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 10:25:01 AMQuote from: davisd9 on April 04, 2022, 09:52:20 AMThat is your opinion about the man but we aren't talking about that are we ? He makes the best trumpet hands down, his trumpets are the golden standard by which all other trumpets are measured.Quote from: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 07:07:11 AM
The best in the business period.... LF Cox
The gold standard where all others are measured and weighted against.
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He is definitely no golden standard
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I was referring to the call not the man.
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 05:12:42 PM
Post by: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 05:12:42 PM
Quote from: Ranger on April 04, 2022, 04:45:04 PMI don't care what you think about the man, again that is not the discussion here. Geez
If Cox was what he THOUGHT he was......
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 06:09:06 PM
Post by: MS Boy on April 04, 2022, 06:09:06 PM
Quote from: Ranger on April 04, 2022, 05:21:56 PMIt says even more that you just contradicted yourself. Haha
I was strictly referring to him as a call builder, but it says a lot that you assumed it wasn't
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: troutfisher13111 on April 04, 2022, 06:16:48 PM
Post by: troutfisher13111 on April 04, 2022, 06:16:48 PM
I've ran a ton of them and always recommend Brian Mero for a beginner. Good combination of playability, price, and availability.
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Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: nitro on April 06, 2022, 06:38:43 PM
Post by: nitro on April 06, 2022, 06:38:43 PM
I have hunted with trumpets for over 35 years. Own and have hunted with trumpets from most of the notables.
My go to is a Buice.
My go to is a Buice.
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: MS Boy on April 06, 2022, 07:25:30 PM
Post by: MS Boy on April 06, 2022, 07:25:30 PM
LF Cox
Title: Which Trumpet
Post by: troutfisher13111 on April 06, 2022, 07:33:58 PM
Post by: troutfisher13111 on April 06, 2022, 07:33:58 PM
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Title: Which Trumpet
Post by: troutfisher13111 on April 06, 2022, 07:36:22 PM
Post by: troutfisher13111 on April 06, 2022, 07:36:22 PM
There are better playing and sounding trumpets for less
Title: Re: Which Trumpet
Post by: savannahrivergoobler on April 08, 2022, 11:39:04 PM
Post by: savannahrivergoobler on April 08, 2022, 11:39:04 PM
Quote from: nitro on April 06, 2022, 06:38:43 PM
I have hunted with trumpets for over 35 years. Own and have hunted with trumpets from most of the notables.
My go to is a Buice.
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